FARMINGTON HILLS serve a specialized style of bar- b-q ribs with a private recipe sauce. The bar-b-q chicken can be gotten skinless on request. Boneyard in Farmington Hills serves cocktails with luncheon specials. Its other locales are Detroit and Livonia. (39) Brass Pointe, 24234 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 476- 1377. Cleanliness and service are ranked high here where broasted and bar-b-q chicken, the latter with or without skin, are kings of the hill. Bar-b-q ribs are also a big favorite. Owners Danny and Bob are proud of their food's consistency, the same day in and day out. This very important dining asset is one that brings customers back for more. (41) too, is among few like it in the nation. Video games, pinball machines, antique games, unique posters, artifacts, etc. including an old-time photo booth that works, make up this party favorite where both youngsters and adults get equally involved. (31) Magnum & Muer's, 30555 Grand River, Farmington Hills, 478-2010. Formerly Johnny Magnum's, still featured are Magnum's acclaimed beef and Muer's fish, in a setting of re- laxed comfort. Susan Muer, Chuck's daughter, is general manager and like her dad is a stickler on quality food and ser- vice. Banquet facilities for up to 100 people are perfect for hol- iday celebrations and meetings. (40) Buddy's Pizza, 31646 North- western Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-4604. Among the fastest growing chains in the midwest, Buddy's Pizza now has six sit- down and three carry-out loca- tions. Although Buddy's is highly ranked for its award-win- ning pizza, the menu is widely diversified with turkey burgers, chargrilled chicken, Caesar sal- ad, pasta crab salad, stuffed potato skins, meat balls, pasta, etc. (31) Matt Brady's, 38123 W. 10 Mile in the Holiday Inn, Farm- ington Hills, 478-7780. This is Matt Brady's second location, the first one being in Beverly Hills. Emphasis is put on the burgers at both locales with people given a chance to taste the award-winning burgers at its two-for-one offerings on Sat- urdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. The Farmington Hills lo- cation is also big on catering for up to 300. (39) Cafe Cortina, 3071 5 W. Ten Mile, Farmington Hills, 474- 3033. Proprietors Adriano and Rina Tonon from the Veneto re- gion of Italy have been serving their best of Italy cooking for over 16 years in a romantic am- bience accented by a fireplaced dining room. Receptions, re- hearsals, bar mitzvahs, busi- ness meetings are held in a private garden room with ad- jacent courtyard for appetizers and cocktails. Herbs are grown on the premises. (39 ) Peacock Cafe & Grill, 25938 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, 476-1750. This is the for- mer Sageo's, another of those good and clean neighborhood restaurants that feature home- style cooking, fresh seafood and a variety of dishes at low prices. Even the cannolis are homemade in a new and well diversified menu for all taste- buds. True family dining here is nestled at the corner of a well- trafficked shopping center. (31) D. Dennisons, 27909 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 553- 7000. One of the area's finest seafood houses is a low-keyed secret. D. Dennison's is on a par with many higher-touted restaurants whose fish entrees are a main feature. The fresh water-farin' creatures that end up at both its Livonia locale bring a lot of tasty happiness to many. (46) Sitar, 29550 Grand River, Farmington Hills, 477-9000. Lovers of Indian dining have found Sitar to be a choice se- lection. The diversified foods of India are prepared as the guests enjoy them, mild, medium or hot. Indian beers and exotic drinks do much to complement the specialized taste offerings. Foods of India present an ex- citing and joyous adventure in eating. (35) Ginopolis', 27815 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 851- 8222. One of Metropolitan De- troit's favorite celebrity restaurants, Ginopolis', owned by brothers Johnny and Peter Ginopolis, carries on the tradi- tion of excellence which their father George always insisted upon. Seafood, authentic Mont- gomery Inn ribs and choice se- lections are Ginopolis' favorites. A beautiful private room is avail- able plus off-premise service for all types of catering. (31) Vineyard's Taste of Sea- sons, 32418 Northwestern, Farmington Hills, 855-9463. Here is where a one-time party store has turned into a highly- popular carry-out and sitdown restaurant both inside and out- side. Shirlee Bloom's take-out and catering for all affairs from weddings to bar mitzvahs is a big Vineyard's Taste of Seasons asset.in homes, halls or club- houses, with all traditional Jew- ish dishes made fresh daily using only kosher products. (31) Ground Round, 30005 Or- chard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 851-7404. Casual or fam- ily dining are Ground Round themes. Sports nuts love the big screen TV with its late nite specials and PASS features. Youngsters watch cartoons in the dining room and get free peanuts, balloons and crayons. Kids "pay-as-you-weigh" every Tuesday and the family has all- you-can-eat Pasta Day on Sun- day. (38) Wing Hong, 31455 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills, 851-7400. One side serves Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin food. The other, Tokyo Japanese Steak House, features a Sushi Bar along with Japanese dishes for table dining. Wing Hong is celebrating its 18th anniversary at this location but over 30 years in the Metropolitan De- troit area. Daily lunch and din- ner specials are both Chinese and Japanese. (31) Marvin's Marvelous Me- chanical Museum, 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., 626-5020. They said Marvin Yagoda was crazy when he came up with the idea, but his fun emporium, with 24 tables for lunch snacks * FERNDALE Doug's Body Shop, 22061 Woodward, 398-1940. People enjoy sitting in the cutaway cars Dining Guide FERNDALE FARMINGTON HILLS of vintage years and dining off Doug's fine menu with its di- versified selection. Lunch and dinner is served daily, the lat- ter Wed. through Sat. only. An- tiques with automotive motif is the decor at Doug's, where su- per star Norma Jean Bell and The All Stars provide fast-mov- ing entertainment Thurs., Fri. & Sat. upstairs, and downstairs is available for private parties. (so) SEAFOOD * HAZEL PARK Farm House, 1 1 28 E. 9 Mile Rd., Hazel Park, 541-2132. Homemade goodness almost sums up the description of Farm House, which has been satisfying people for so many years. Its amazing how the con- sistent goodness of American and European dishes from orig- inal recipes continues to satisfy with consistent regularity. Ser- vice is admirable, meals big and prices low. In the true standard of family dining, Farm House also has a children's menu. (41) FRIENDLY FOODS MENU A complete menu selection of special dishes created to be high in flavor and LOW IN FAT. Sample Suggestions Spicy Shrimp Salad Lemon Grass Oven Poached Fresh Fish Beginning Dec. 15 — New Year's Eve Plan now to join us for your holiday dinner and celebration Live Entertainment Special New Year's Eve Menu Special Mid-Night Celebration * LIVONIA D. Dennison's Seafood Tav- ern of Livonia, 37716 W. 6 Mile, Laurel Park Place, Livonia, 464-9030. D. Dennison's has an established reputation for moderately-priced seafood from Florida, Boston and the Great Lakes. The atmosphere is lively and informal with a fresh raw bar and early dining specials. Also featured are pas- ta, chicken dishes, salads and sandwiches, plus a children's menu. (46) Join us for dinner before your party or dine and party with us. RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 855.5584 5656 West Maple, West Bloomfield THAI O * NOVI THAI CUISINE, A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE Ah Wok, 41563 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi Plaza, Novi, 349-9260. Rated among the top gourmet Chinese restaurants in this area, Ah Wok is also still a big favorite on standard traditional dining. For years, adventurous cus- tomers have enjoyed the elab- orate offerings with their imaginative style of preparation which have proven delightful palate-pleasers. (42) Victor's, 43317 Grand River, Novi, 349-1438. Here's a restau- rant where the owner is proud to have his name attached. Vic- tor Cassis presents a unique dining experience with casual warmth. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Satur- day, its diversified menu in- cludes health conscious items. Banquet facilities are available for up to 100 persons, and live piano entertainment is Friday and Saturday evening feature. (35) * Scallopini of Turkey Maryland Crab Cakes Chicken Stir Fry RATED *** DETROIT FREE PRESS Chicken • Seafood • Beef • Pork Vegetarian Dishes • Crispy Rolls DINE -IN • CARRY OUT • DOOR 2 DOOR • CATERING Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11-3; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 3-9 (313) 524-1944 3303 Rochester Road in Troy Point Plaza (2 blocks north of Big Beaver) Taste of Thailand FINE THAI CUISINE RATED *** DETROIT NEWS & FREE PRESS "Taste of Thailand certainly ranks as one of the best Thai spots in the metro area." Molly Abraham SATURDAY LUNCH SPECIALS LUNCH: Mon.-Sat. 11-2 DINNER: Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-9:00 Fri., Sat. 4:30-9:30 CATERING Reserve our restaurant for your business or party Auburn Crossing Or. 2755 University - East 1-75 University Exit Auburn Hills 313 - 373-4422 OAK PARK Bread Basket Deli, 1 0-1 /2 Mile and Greenfield, Lincoln Shopping Center, Oak Park, 968-0022. A favorite of many people for breakfast, lunch, din- ner and after-theater, this has the aura of a modernistic deli- catessen so apparent with col- orful decor. A children's menu is featured along with party trays. The Bread Basket Deli is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (31) Golden Bowl, 22106 Coolidge at 9 Mile, Oak Park, 398-5502. The knowledge of Chef Frank Eng is widespread in Chinese Continued on Page 84 WATERFRONT PIZZA! PIZZA! IZ.ZA! col\ -coo '3 ' Key Largo listened and our kitchen crew developed the best recipe in DEEP DISH and THIN ROUND pizzas from $4.95 each PASTA! PASTA! PASTA! The finest NEW recipes, prepared invididually and priced from $7.95 Wednesday, November 25th 6 PM Jamaican-Me-Crazy Party Steel Drum Band • Caribbean Hors d'Oeuvres 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake 669-1441